DEA joins Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled out

LOS ANGELES — With the federal Drug Enforcement Administration now joining the investigation into Michael Jackson’s death, Jermaine Jackson says he would be “hurt” if toxicology reports show that his younger brother abused prescription drugs.

DEA joins Michael Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled out

LOS ANGELES — Jermaine Jackson said he would be “hurt” if toxicology reports show that Michael Jackson abused prescription drugs, but that he did not know about any drug use by his younger brother.

A look at who wins and loses in the will of Michael Jackson

A look at who wins and loses in Michael Jackson’s 2002 will, which aims to move all of his estimated $500 million-plus assets into a private family trust.

Michael Jackson’s will cuts out ex-wife Debbie Rowe and leaves entire estate to family trust

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe.

Ashanti to make her Broadway debut

WASHINGTON - R and B star Ashanti is geared up to make her Broadway debut with the revival of ‘Wizard of Oz’.

Tim Jones to be conferred with hall of fame hitmaker award

WASHINGTON - Welsh pop singer Tim Jones will be honoured with a special award in recognition of his “exceptional staying power” at the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony.

Diana Ross slept her way to the top of Motown, says new book

NEW YORK - A new book has laid claims that American singer Diana Ross slept her way to the top of Motown in her quest to become the hit-making soul label’s top star.

Luhrman planning a musical with Hugh Jackman, Beyonce Knowles

LONDON - Filmmaker Baz Luhrman, who is known for his magnificent flicks, is so impressed with Hugh Jackman and Beyonce Knowles’ Oscar act together that he has decided to make a musical featuring them.

Motown Records turns 50 - the KISS music legacy

DETROIT - The story is like a fairytale. In 1959, Berry Gordy founded the Motown Records. Within a few years it became one of the most successful music labels in the history of pop music with legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson.